"It's a very sad thing that happened with Manny," Damon said. "I wish him nothing but the best. He was a great teammate of mine, a great player. I was just hoping we would continue to have all the fun we had, and for it to end so abruptly and for the reasoning, it's sad. I hope Manny's in a better place. I heard he's going to be traveling. He deserves to do it, after 19 years in the big leagues, it's time for him to walk away. Unfortunately it's under these terms."